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Issuance of commemorative coins

24-10-2022 17:30

The National Bank of the Republic of Abkhazia announces the issuance of commemorative coins "Circassian", "Circassians" from the series "Clothes and weapons of the peoples of the Caucasus".

1. Commemorative coin "Circassian"

Circulation: 100 pcs.
Size: 42x70 mm.
Material: 925 sterling silver.
Pure metal content: 150 g.
Denomination: 20 Apsars
Artist: Dzhapua Batal Rushnievich.
Series "Clothes and weapons of the peoples of the Caucasus".
Catalog number: 0610020-009

Description of the coin

Obverse. The obverse depicts Abkhazian warriors from a famous photograph of the second half of the 19th century by D. I. Ermakov "Abkhaz deputies". On the left side of the field there is a solar sign consisting of 11 soaring eagles, below it is the denomination of 20 apsars and the date 2022. On the right side of the field, the inscription “Aҧsny Abank” (Bank of Abkhazia) and the state emblem of the Republic of Abkhazia are minted.
Reverse. On the reverse in the central field, there is an image of a Circassian warrior made with color pad printing. The image is enclosed in a decorative frame with a traditional ornament, in the upper part of which there are inscriptions "azakhә" and "adyge".

2. Commemorative coin "Circassians"

Circulation: 100 pcs.
Size: 42x70 mm.
Material: 925 sterling silver.
Pure metal content: 150 g.
Denomination: 20 Apsars
Artist: Dzhapua Batal Rushnievich.
Series "Clothes and weapons of the peoples of the Caucasus".
Catalog number: 0610020-009

Description of the coin

Obverse. The obverse depicts Abkhazian warriors from a famous photograph of the second half of the 19th century by D. I. Ermakova"Abkhaz deputies". On the left side of the field there is a solar sign consisting of 11 soaring eagles, below it is the denomination "20 Apsars" and the date 2022. On the right side of the field, the inscription "Aҧsny Abank" (Bank of Abkhazia) and the state emblem of the Republic of Abkhazia are minted.
Reverse. On the reverse in the central field, there is an image of Circassian women made by color pad printing. The image is enclosed in a decorative frame with a traditional ornament, in the upper part of which there are inscriptions "azakhә" and "adyge".

Realization of commemorative coins of the Bank of Abkhazia from precious metals to legal entities and individuals is carried out by credit institutions of the Republic of Abkhazia.